We’ve taken the first few steps into October, which means spooky season is officially here and Halloween is just a few weeks away. And you know what else is here? Amazon’s Prime Big Day Deals, which means plenty of purchases from the website will now save you a little bit of money.
This, of course, includes Blu-rays, and plenty of horrors are discounted to varying degrees. To help you prepare your next month of movie nights, we’ve rounded up a range of discounted horror Blu-rays; there will be some older classics and b-movies, then newer releases worth owning, and finally a few box sets which are reduced on Amazon too.
20th century movies
An American Werewolf in London Blu-ray: was $39.95 now $16.90
The sadly-underwatched classic of An American Werewolf in London could be yours for a bargain, thanks to a 58% discount on the Blu-ray issue. This version contains a recent restoration as well as plenty of special features.View Deal
In The Mouth of Madness Blu-ray: was $34.93 now $17.99
One of John Carpenter’s lesser-known works, starring the late Sam Neill, is another work worth owning for horror fans. This Blu-ray has multiple audio commentaries, including one from Carpenter, and a scan based on the original camera negative.View Deal
The Evil Dead 4K UHD + Blu-ray: was $49.99 now $44.99
If you’re a big fan of the classic 1980s movie The Evil Dead, then perhaps this 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray, complete with some unique special features, is one to own. It’s not cheap, even with this $5 discount, but for collectors it’ll be priceless.View Deal
21st century movies
Drag Me to Hell Blu-ray: was $14.98 now $7.98
This Blu-ray, of horror icon Sam Raimi’s 2009 Alison Lohman movie, comes with two different cuts; the unrated directors’ cut of Drag Me To Hell is included too. Nearly 50% off the price is a great reason to catch up on the directors’ back catalogue.View Deal
Dawn of the Dead / Land of the Dead double feature: was $14.98 now $8.34
Two noughties zombie movies are paired together in this double-feature Blu-ray: Zack Snyder’s Dawn of the Dead remake from 2004, as well as George Romero’s final entry into the franchise he created, Land of the Dead, from 2005. View Deal
V/H/S Blu-ray: was $16.98 now $9.36
This 15-year-old horror anthology kicked off a franchise when it came out, but it’s also a piece of history, making it well worth catching up on. Segment creators like Adam Wingard, Ti West and David Bruckner are now Hollywood directorsView Deal
The Mist Two-disc Blu-ray: was $17.99 now $9.96
Arguably one of the best Stephen King adaptations was 2007’s The Mist. A big saving on this two-disc collectors’ edition means you can catch up on the movie if you’ve yet to see it, or enjoy the alternative monochrome cut of it if you’re already a fan.View Deal
The Cabin in the Woods 4K UDH + Blu-ray: was $14.99 now $10.46
If you’re creating a library of contemporary horror movies worth owning in physical form, The Cabin in the Woods has got to be on the list. The Blu-ray and digital version of the movie is cheaper than the solely Blu-ray one.View Deal
Get Out 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray: was $22.98 now $14.24
This modern classic horror movie is well worth owning for any fan of the genre, with this purchase getting you the 4K and Blu-ray cuts of the film, as well as a digital download code.View Deal
Box sets
Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection: was $44.99 now $34.80
A collection of classic horror movies could be yours with this box set, which combines 8 of Universal’s major creature features in one place. It includes The Mummy, Frankenstein and Dracula, and a booklet about the classic series.View Deal
Hammer Horror 8-Film Collection: was $35.98 now $26.25
There are few names in classic horror as legendary as Hammer, and this 8-movie collection will let you enjoy loads of the studio’s classic 40s and 50s titles. These include Brides of Dracula and The Phantom of the Opera. The almost $10 discount drops the price per movie down to just $3.30.View Deal
You’ll also want to peruse our list of the best collector’s edition box sets, and all the upcoming horror movies worth knowing about.